Waterspout — Block Island Sound, Atlantic North

2018-10-23 · near Watch Hill Point, Block Island Sound, Atlantic North

Event narrative

A waterspout was spotted over Block Island Sound south of mainland Rhode Island near Weekapaug. No damage was seen.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure over upstate New York moved east-southeastward across northern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts during the afternoon and early evening of October 23rd. A warm front extending eastward from the low, combined with strong mid-level wind shear, provided the focus for development of waterspouts over the waters.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 787097. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.